Uke Dad to restart classes after success of online music videos in lockdown

A dad who, together with his four-year-old daughter, kept people entertained during lockdown with his online music videos will be re-starting his ukulele classes at Cleckheaton Library next week.
Russ Petcher with his daughter DaisyRuss Petcher with his daughter Daisy
Russ Petcher with his daughter Daisy

Russ Petcher, aka Uke Dad, will run a session on Monday, September 27, from 10-11am. The classes are free and are aimed at beginners as well as intermediate players.

Russ said: "I've had a lot of interest and can't wait to get back to teaching again.

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"During lockdown me and my four-year-old daughter Daisy kept everyone entertained by performing together on my Uke Dad Facebook page and even made it onto the local news.

"We recently played a charity show at The Shears in Liversedge which went down a storm and we even have Andy Day from CBeebies as a fan.

"Daisy starts school this month and so won't be able to attend the classes but she will be with me when the school holidays come up.

"I always bring a few spare ukuleles so if anyone wants to give this fun instrument a try, then do come along."